As experienced St. Louis personal injury attorneys, the team at Schultz & Myers deals with cases involving negligence every day. There are four elements needed to demonstrate negligence in a legal case: Duty, Breach, Causation, and Damages.
In the situation of a car accident, duty is the reasonable expectation that all drivers have a duty to be responsible and exercise caution while sharing the road with other cars. The second element of negligence, breach, occurs when that duty is violated by someone's actions. The third component is causation. To show causation, you must prove that the breach of duty caused damages or harm. The final element is damages and these include a wide range of personal injuries.
With these four factors, our St. Louis personal injury lawyers can establish a legal case of negligence against the individual who is at fault for an accident. It's important to note that negligence is applicable to many different kinds of situations. Negligence can be proven in car wrecks and truck accidents but it also applies to businesses that have a duty to maintain a safe environment for both patrons and employees. For example, restaurants have a responsibility to keep their facilities safe from known slip and fall hazards. If a business owner fails to keep their business clean and safe for patrons and staff, and someone is injured as a result, the business owner could be deemed negligent, and can owe the injured party compensation for damages related to the accident. Another instance where negligence can result in personal injuries are defective products, medical devices or drugs that cause harm to consumers. Manufacturers have a duty to ensure the safety of their products for consumers. When a consumer suffers harm or even a wrongful death due to a defective product, device or drug, the manufacturer may be held liable.
If you've suffered an injury because of the negligent actions of another, don't hesitate to call us at 314-444-4444 or visit our office at 999 Executive Parkway Drive, Suite 205, St. Louis, Missouri, 63141. You can also find out more about the types of personal injuries our St. Louis attorneys handle at http://www.schultzmyers.com/personal-injury/.
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